Cupressus macrocarpa
Cupressus macrocarpa
Cupressus macrocarpa
Cupressus macrocarpa
Cupressus macrocarpa
Monterey Cypress, Macrocarpa
Soft green and highly fragrant, pleased with this purchase, let's see if it really wants to become very tall.
Elisabeth, 19/01/2022
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Description
Cupressus macrocarpa, commonly known as Lambert cypress or Monterey cypress, is a large conifer native to the surroundings of Monterey, a city located on the west coast of the United States. When young, this tree has a slender column-like shape or a dense cone, with a deep green colour. As time passes, the branches of this large conifer spread out into a magnificent tabular crown dotted with large wrinkled cones. It adapts well to poor and sandy soils, sea spray, and salty mists. Rocky soils and very dry climates should be avoided.
Cupressus macrocarpa is one of the largest species belonging to the Cupressaceae family. In nature, it is found in the forests bordering the central Californian coast, where it benefits from the atmospheric humidity and fog that it enjoys. Some specimens reach a height of 36m (118ft) and have a trunk diameter of 2.4m (8ft) in their native habitat. In cultivation, in our climates, it rarely exceeds 12m (40ft) in height and 10m (33ft) in width, in just 10 years. Similar to Chamaecyparis, it differs from it in its rounded branchlets, arranged in tufts around the main axis, and its larger cones with woody scales.
When integrated into a small woodland, this Monterey cypress develops a tall, straight trunk. If given space, however, it branches out lower, forming large spreading branches that make up a wide and dense canopy. Growing rapidly, it is adorned with rather coarse foliage when observed up close, with an aromatic fragrance when crushed. Its scent is slightly acidic. Its small triangular, blunt leaves, of a deep green colour, are imbricated on short cylindrical branchlets themselves implanted on branches. Young specimens under 1 year old bear juvenile needle-shaped leaves. The female cones are globose, green, and turn brown when ripe. The reddish-brown bark becomes greyish with age. The root system of this tree is taprooted, allowing it to anchor itself deeply in the soil to draw water and nutrients, and withstand even strong winds. Its hardiness is good in well-drained soil, around -15°C (5°F). It does not appreciate the weight of snow, which can permanently deform it.
It is perfect in a large garden, or a park, where it will have enough space to display its beautiful silhouette. A boon for very windy coastal gardens with sandy soil, where few trees thrive, its majestic appearance structures a garden in a unique way, whatever its style. It can also be used as a hedge, for convenience or lack of inspiration, like its cousin the Leyland cypress; however, this will eventually stunt Cupressus macrocarpa. It is an elegant, undemanding, and vigorous conifer that thrives in regions where summers are cool and winters are humid and mild.
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Botanical data
Cupressus
macrocarpa
Cupressaceae
Monterey Cypress, Macrocarpa
North America
atteinterespiratoire
Cette plante peut entraîner des symptômes allergiques.
Evitez de la planter si vous ou vos proches souffrez de rhinite saisonnière ("rhume des foins").
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Planting and care
Plant in a sunny position in sandy, poor, or limestone soil that is well-drained and deep, as its taproot will need to go down to find water and ensure a good anchorage for its tall stature. Choose its location carefully, as this large main taproot does not at all appreciate being disturbed or broken. Try to grow it in areas with mild winters, even though a mature specimen can withstand -15°C (5°F).
Trees planted in isolation naturally take on a remarkable silhouette, which should not be pruned. On the other hand, those used in hedges can be sparingly pruned. It should be noted here that cypresses dislike pruning, which makes them susceptible to diseases and condemns them in the long run.
This conifer can be subject to canker (a pathogenic fungus), especially if it undergoes repeated pruning or injuries. Its most common parasites are red spider mites, aphids, scale insects, and jewel beetles, which are virulent in hot and dry weather; it is advisable to mist the foliage in hot and dry weather to prevent mite proliferation.
Multiplication:
By sowing seeds in spring or summer. To break seed dormancy, expose them to cold for at least 3 months.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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